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About U.S. Naval War College

As the Navy’s “Home of Thought,” we educate and develop competent and ethical leaders, support combat readiness, strengthen global maritime partnerships, help define the future of our service branch, and contribute original strategy and legal research to the national and international community.

One thousand, six hundred and six joint military, civilian and international students graduated from U.S. Naval War College (NWC) during a ceremony held at NWC’s Dewey Field in Newport, Rhode Island. Graduates were recognized for their achievements by Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations, and Rear Adm. P. Gardner Howe III, president, NWC, and received either a NWC diploma or a Master’s of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. (U.S. Navy Photo/Released)

U.S. Naval War College Academics

Academics

U.S. Naval War College (NWC) has trained more than 24,000 U.S. and international military officers and hundreds of federal civilian executives across its six colleges and various academic centers. Whether our students are enrolled in a 10-month resident program or a short-term leadership course, they’ll benefit from NWC’s world-class faculty, rigorous curriculum, practical field study and research opportunities, and interactive wargaming experiences.

Research and Wargaming

Simulating complex war situations—from sea to space to cyber—builds analytical, strategy and decision-making skills. Our Wargaming Department, established in 1887 and now part of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies, not only enriches our curriculum, but helps shape defense plans and policies for various commands and agencies. The center also houses a number of specialized units dedicated to advanced research about war and the prevention of war.

Fundamentals

U.S. Naval War College has something to offer for students, faculty, and visitors, whether that's world-class education, wargaming opportunities, or historical research. Learn more about us through our annual reports, and explore fast facts about the the campus and the curriculum.

Featured Faculty

Captain Keyes is from New Berlin, Illinois, attended AOCS and was designated a naval aviator April 1992. He is a graduate of Embry Riddle Aero Univ earning a B.S. in Prof. Aero and M.S. in Aero Science. His flying tours include HS-4, followed by HS-10 as an instructor pilot, then Personnel Exchange Program UK, flying Lynx helicopters with the Royal Navy, followed by Dep Head Tour at HS-4. He has also served at Southern Command and twice on Third Fleet Staff. In June 2008, he reported to HS-2 as the Exec Officer and following their transition from HS-2 to HSC-12, took command in Nov 2009. He has flown over 4000 hours in U.S. and coalition aircraft. He is currently the Dean of Students.

Gillen has significant higher education leadership, marketing, admissions and research/assessment experience. His portfolio includes non-profit management, corporate communications and planning, and leading cross-functional teams. He has teaching experience in the Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University. With a career focused on organizational improvement, Gillen’s expertise comprises regional and military accreditation. A graduate of John Carroll University, Gillen earned an M.B.A. from Hofstra University, and is currently a doctoral candidate in organizational leadership at Northeastern University. He joined the college’s senior leadership team in 2014.

An educational institution within the Department of the Navy, NWC’s president—typically a rear admiral—reports directly to the chief of naval operations and oversees academic and operational activities.